- ISIN
- US4165288006
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- Aug 9, 1996
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
HIASX Performance Chart
Hartford Small Company HLS Fund (HIASX) is up 14.1% since the beginning of the year. HIASX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HIASX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,159.
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Returns By Period
Hartford Small Company HLS Fund (HIASX) has returned 14.09% so far this year and 33.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HIASX has returned 12.63% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Hartford Small Company HLS Fund
- 1D
- 2.43%
- 1M
- 4.65%
- YTD
- 14.09%
- 6M
- 11.30%
- 1Y
- 33.54%
- 3Y*
- 15.73%
- 5Y*
- 2.99%
- 10Y*
- 12.63%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
HIASX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 9, 1996, HIASX's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Jan 1997 with a return of +901.9%, while the worst month was Aug 2015 at -25.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, HIASX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 2, 1997 with a return of +894.4%, while the worst single day was Aug 19, 2015 at -18.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.15% | -0.50% | -5.83% | 11.22% | 5.23% | 2.85% | 14.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.96% | -6.50% | -7.07% | -0.80% | 4.05% | 4.55% | 1.78% | 2.81% | 2.64% | 3.38% | 4.20% | -0.80% | 12.95% |
| 2024 | -2.08% | 6.06% | 3.22% | -7.37% | 5.41% | -0.24% | 6.05% | 0.51% | 1.36% | -2.07% | 10.12% | -7.94% | 12.00% |
| 2023 | 7.08% | -1.45% | -2.66% | -0.57% | -0.43% | 8.41% | 2.21% | -3.47% | -4.61% | -7.46% | 9.45% | 11.09% | 16.74% |
| 2022 | -13.59% | 1.65% | -0.46% | -11.92% | -5.39% | -8.66% | 11.74% | -3.82% | -7.76% | 8.42% | 2.89% | -7.00% | -31.56% |
| 2021 | 1.90% | 3.00% | -2.88% | 3.83% | -5.37% | 4.55% | -1.57% | 1.87% | -4.74% | 4.73% | -5.19% | 2.59% | 1.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hartford Small Company HLS Fund has an annualized alpha of 35.56%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 09, 1996.
- This fund captured 160.98% of S&P 500 Index gains and 118.83% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 35.56%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 160.98%
- Downside Capture
- 118.83%
Expense Ratio
HIASX has an expense ratio of 0.77%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HIASX ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hartford Small Company HLS Fund (HIASX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| HIASX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.78 | -0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.40 | 12.44 | -3.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Hartford Small Company HLS Fund provided a 0.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.08 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.66 | $3.39 | $3.32 | $4.24 | $1.48 | $0.00 | $1.68 |
Dividend yield | 0.35% | 0.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.96% | 13.78% | 12.10% | 20.73% | 8.06% | 0.00% | 10.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hartford Small Company HLS Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.66 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.39 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Hartford Small Company HLS Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Hartford Small Company HLS Fund was 68.04%, occurring on Feb 13, 2003. Recovery took 1187 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -68.04%Feb 2003 | 2y 11mo | 4y 8mo | 7y 7moMar 2000 - Oct 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.01%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 2y 21d | 3y 5moNov 2007 - Mar 2011 |
2016 bear market2016 | -45.94%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 2y 3mo | 2y 11moJun 2015 - Jun 2018 |
Bear market2022 | -42.36%Jun 2022 | 1y 4mo | 3y 11mo | 5y 3moFeb 2021 - May 2026 |
1998 bear market1998 | -40.27%Oct 1998 | 12mo 3d | 6mo 7d | 1y 6moOct 1997 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HIASX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -68.04% | -56.78% | -11.26% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.84% | -9.10% | -4.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.87% | -18.90% | -7.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.94% | -25.43% | -15.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.36% | -33.92% | -8.44% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.36% | -10.71% | -10.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.52% | 2.03% | +1.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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